Lyn B.

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Tonya and her daughter did face painting and balloon artistry for our corporate event and they were both wonderful! They arrived on time, were very professional and are both very talented. I will use them again and highly recommend them to others. Thanks for making our event extra-special!

Patricia H.

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Would recommend to anyone looking for a kid friendly very professional face painting or clown entertainment. Miss Bubbleheart was awesome with the kids . She didn't get a break in the 4 hours she was there and she still maintained her same upbeat happiness . Thank you Joygems entertainment. Because that type of quality is hard to find.

Melissa S.

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Michael is a fantastic dj! He just worked my wedding and did an amazing job. He is energetic, personable, professional, and was a joy to work with on that day. He has a great work ethic and always responds to questions in a timely manner. Definitely book this guy for your next dj gig! You won't be disappointed.

Craig S.

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I had a great experience with James. I wrote a song for a young lady in my life, and I liked it enough to get it professionally produced and recorded.
I had recorded demos in the past in corporate-style studios. In those environments, I feel like you are pretty much on your own to produce the “talent”. Their job is to just record, edit, and mix. James genuinely gave a crap about what I was doing, and got involved in the creative process and the performance areas where I was lacking.
This was a solo project, and the song initially was only intended to have a couple/few guitar tracks, a few vocal tracks, and maybe some percussion. This was primarily because I don’t have much experience in playing any other instruments. Given James’ hands-on approach and ability to play numerous instruments, the final cut ended up having upwards of 18 tracks. James recorded tracks for piano/keyboard, bass, etc., which made a huge difference in the texture, depth, and production quality of the song.
The studio is a very relaxed environment that is conducive to the task at hand. He was very responsive and flexible in terms of times of the day that we could get to work. He has all the instruments and equipment to record and produce an exceptional quality recording, clean up timing issues, fine tune vocals, add effects, etc. Would definitely plan to work with him on another project in the future.

Courtney C.

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Thomas provided our college event with entertainment as the DJ. He did an excellent job, and was very flexible with requests from faculty and students during the event.He encouraged dance participation, and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Very professional! We look forward to having him at more events in the future!

John M.

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We engaged Mr. Marvel to entertain a group of kids from ages 6 to 16. He mesmerized them for 45 minutes. It was a show with lots of laughs and audience participation. His tricks just amazed everybody, regardless of their age. Recommended.

Megan B.

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We loved having Funtime Fotobooth at our wedding! They had amazing props and different options for booths. My family is big and we always try and fit too many people in a photo booth. Funtime Fotobooth had an open booth option which was perfect for us! They customized our photos with our wedding information and colors and provided us with a copy of all of our guests pictures. We had looked into other photo booth companies and everyone else was either way over our budget or had really specific needs that could not be met by our venue since it was an older building. If you are looking for a photo booth for any event, Funtime Fotobooth would be the perfect choice!

Clarence L.

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Glen was one of the best professional people I have had the pleasure of working with. Came in with his program material totally in order and set up to present a magic show with no glitches whatever ! Our group enjoyed him and his performance very much. I would certainly recommend Glen to anyone who desires to have a unique and very family oriented and fun program. He was spot on !!! thanks

Golnaz S.

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We hired DJ Rock-Cee for our company's employee appreciation Gala and were pleasantly surprised. He was reasonably priced which was great since we had a budget to stick to. We hired him to do some background music while we did our award presentations and then a little bit of dancing after dinner. Overall everyone had a great time, people were dancing and just having fun. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone for their corporate events.

Nikki S.

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We had Hayden come to our daughters graduation party. I, personally, did not get to see any of his magic (the unfortunate being of hostess) but EVERYONE that did had rave reviews!!! Hayden was very professional and entertaining and affordable! You won't be disappointed!!

Ella C.

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Rose Productions is a group of experienced professional musicians that know the importance of perfection in sound, and every detail of a performance. They are easy to work with, and everything they do is the highest quality. Could not recommend them more!!

Brooke M.

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My husband and I decided on Melonbelly Music for live entertainment for our wedding on September 21, 2013 in Blowing Rock, NC. These guys are FANTASTIC! We were so impressed by their involvement in the planning process, engagement in learning our style, and accommodation of our request for specific songs for the ceremony and special dances. We could not have asked for anything better! They definitely exceeded our expectations! We hope to hear them perform again soon to reminisce on our special day!

Mandy M.

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Fun time working with Face Art and More for Jr. Achievement walk. They are a great group of artists and professionals and enjoy serving others. This team is dedicated and committed to their work and bring the fun for their clients guests. They worked nonstop from the time they arrived until after the event. Very experienced event pros, organized and detailed. I look forward to partnering with them again and highly recommend their services.

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Q & A

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

What is a mariachi band?

Mariachi bands are rooted in Mexican culture. Traditional mariachi bands consisted of two or more members playing stringed instruments, wearing regional costumes adapted from the charro (Mexican horseman or cowboy). Modern mariachi bands, which are likely what you’re looking for when searching for a mariachi band for hire, feature at least four members who play stringed instruments (violin, vihuela, bass guitar called guitarron) and one or more trumpets. The costumes have remained the same, but now trumpets are synonymous with mariachi music. Mariachi bands for hire often play a wide range of music, including styles originating from Mexico and adopted from elsewhere. These include jarabes, waltzes, serenades, corridos (Mexican ballads), ranchera, cumbia, and more. Mariachi bands for hire bring a festive and soulful element to a party, birthday, wedding, corporate affair, fundraiser or community event. UNESCO has inscribed mariachi music on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

What is a photo booth rental?

A party photo booth is a fun, interactive experience where guests can take a series of photos (usually three or four) that are immediately printed out on a strip as a keepsake. When you rent a party photo booth, the company sets up the booth or photo station at your event; a photographer staffs the booth and coaches guests on how to use it throughout the event. Often the photo booth rental company provides props like silly hats, wigs and glasses. There are different types of party photo booth rentals. An open-air booth has a curtain or backdrop that allows more freedom of movement and enables more people to use it at one time. The traditional enclosed photo booths that you may have seen at the mall or the fair tend to cost more to rent, as they are harder to transport and also cost more for the pros to purchase. The national average cost for party photo booth rentals is $400-$500.

How many mariachis can a band have?

A mariachi band for hire can have as many players as you like. Modern mariachi bands typically have a minimum of four players with the trumpet playing a vital musical role along with stringed instruments such as the violin, guitarrón (a Mexican bass guitar with a deep body), vihuela (a Spanish stringed guitar) and guitar. Strong vocals are also an important component of mariachi bands for hire, since one or more of the players will be singing during the performance. For a truly spectacular show, you can hire a mariachi band with 15 or more players. The medley of stringed instruments, multiple trumpets, soaring vocals, and even an accordion or harp is powerful and beautiful. Mariachis typically wear the traditional costume of charros — Mexican horsemen. The look is a very regal, monotone suit, often in black or white, with silver adornments and embroidery. Mariachi bands often wear sombreros as well. Traditional mariachi bands were only made up of two or more players, according to a UNESCO report celebrating the cultural heritage of the musical style. The style of music originated in the state of Jalisco. Now the style of music is symbolic of Mexico but is celebrated all over the world, and adds a fabulous vibrancy to any group’s events, parties and weddings.

How much does a mariachi band cost?

A mariachi band will bring your party or event alive with their fabulous costumes, beautiful playing and strong vocals. The cost of a mariachi band for hire will depend on how many players are in the group. Each musician in a performance group needs to be paid, so pricing is usually based on the number of mariachis (musicians), the location of the event (and travel time required), and the length of the performance. Day of the week also affects cost, as does day — Christmas, New Year’s Eve and other major holidays will cost more than regular days. The national average cost for live bands of all types ranges between $740 and $1,200. Depending on where you live and regional rates for performers, you might expect to pay between $65 and $120 per hour, per player. Mariachi groups may have 12-15 players available for performance at one time, depending on your budget. Here are some examples of how the number of players affects average cost:

Four mariachis: $300 per hour for weeknights, $400 per hour for weekends.

Five mariachis: $350 per hour for weeknights, $400-$450 per hour for weekends. Weekends may have a minimum number of hours.

Six mariachis: $400 per hour for weeknights, $450-$500 per hour for weekends.

How much is it to rent a photo booth for a party?

Renting a party photo booth for your next event will get your guests engaged and provide a take-home favor for attendees. The cost to rent a party photo booth will vary depending on the type of booth, the day and time of year, the length of the rental, and any add-ons you select. The national average cost for party photo booth rentals is $400-$500. Here are some examples of average party photo booth rental costs:

Weekday packages: $300-$550, depending on features included and length of rental. A three-hour weekday package for $500 could include guest book, personalized photo strips and DVD of all the photos.

Weekend packages: $450-$700, depending on features included and length of rental.